Epidemic of lumpy skin disease in Pakistan. Issue 2 (16th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khatri, Govinda; Rai, Aneesh; Aashish, ; Shahzaib, ; Hyder, Saqlain; Priya, ; Hasan, Mohammad Mehedi
• Is Part Of: Veterinary medicine and science. Volume 9:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 982
• Page End: 984
• Publication Date: 2023-01-16
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Animal Diseases; Veterinary medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1037
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-1095

Abstract

Abstract: Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease that affects farm animals including water buffalo. It is caused by the contagious LSD virus, a member of the Poxiviridae family's Capripox genus. Skin sores are thought to be the most common site of infection since the virus may live for lengthy periods in lesions or scabs. The first clinical indications of LSD were described in Zambia, in 1929. Pakistan has also been afflicted by LSD, with a high number of animals infected at many cattle ranches in Karachi, 190, 000 cases of LSD have been reported nationwide, with greater than 7500 deaths attributable to the illness. LSD has a huge influence on Pakistan's economic status, resulting in the loss of cattle and a decrease in milk output. The Ministry of Research and National Food Safety in Pakistan has formed a working group to create a framework for controlling the spread of LSD in cattle and buffalo. Official and private veterinarians, both field and slaughterhouse, veterinary students, farmers, cattle merchants, cattle truck drivers, and artificial inseminators should all participate in awareness efforts. Graphical Abstract: This article aims to detail the virus that causes lumpy skin disease (LSD), its diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and the economic and health impact of LSD in Pakistan. It also discusses the preventative measures taken by the government of Pakistan and the proposals for controlling additional increases in cases.